'Teen Mom' alum Jenelle Evans sobs over rare diagnosis that causes 'excruciating' pain
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Key Points:
- Jenelle Evans, former "Teen Mom" star, revealed she suffers from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a rare neurological condition causing severe pain and mobility issues, following knee surgery in April.
- She described enduring constant pain from her skull base to tailbone and disclosed that steroid injections worsened her condition, leading to a hospital visit where an MRI revealed cysts on her spine that could cause paralysis if they grow.
- Evans expressed frustration over earlier medical concerns about a spinal cyst being ignored and shared her emotional struggle with limited mobility, reliance on crutches, and feelings of hopelessness.
- The 34-year-old has a history of health challenges, including a suspected chronic autoimmune disorder, likely myasthenia gravis, and fibromyalgia, both causing muscle weakness and widespread pain.
- She pleaded for support and advice, describing this as the hardest health battle she has faced, emphasizing her desire to recover and regain normalcy.
